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Tractarian
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What's The Definition Of Tractarian?
[n] a follower of Tractarianism and supporter of the Oxford movement (which was expounded in pamphlets called"Tracts for the Times")
Synonyms | Synonyms for Tractarian: Related Terms | Find terms related to Tractarian: See Also | Christian Tractarian In Webster's Dictionary \Trac*ta"ri*an\, n. (Ch. of England)
One of the writers of the Oxford tracts, called ``Tracts for
the Times,'' issued during the period 1833-1841, in which
series of papers the sacramental system and authority of the
Church, and the value of tradition, were brought into
prominence. Also, a member of the High Church party, holding
generally the principles of the Tractarian writers; a
Puseyite.
\Trac*ta"ri*an\, a. Of or pertaining to the Tractarians, or their principles. |
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